plausible
IPA /ˈplɔːzɪbl/
Seeming reasonable or likely to be true when you consider it, although it has not necessarily been proved.
See example sentence: plausible
A delayed bus seemed a plausible explanation for his late arrival.
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IPA /ˈplɔːzɪbl/
Seeming reasonable or likely to be true when you consider it, although it has not necessarily been proved.
A delayed bus seemed a plausible explanation for his late arrival.
IPA /ˈɛkwɪtəbl/
Fair and reasonable to everyone involved, without favouring one person or group when making a decision or sharing something.
We agreed on an equitable way to share the household chores.
IPA /ˈmɒdərɪt/
Within a middle or reasonable range in amount, size or degree, without being especially small, large or extreme.
We chose a walking route with a moderate climb near the end.
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